Chad Rinehart
Ellensburg,Washington
Summary
Seasoned Heavy Equipment Operator with a proven track record at KLE for enhancing machinery lifespan through meticulous inspections and maintenance. Excelled in operating a wide range of equipment and ensuring safety compliance. Demonstrated leadership by improving worksite efficiency and safety, coupled with a strong foundation in bulldozer operation and a commitment to professional development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equiptment Operator
KLE
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Read and follow blueprints for grade and pipe work, install sewer, storm and water piping and other underground utilities
Oiler
Ellensburg Cement Products
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Checked machines and components for malfunctions and maintenance needs.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail, ensuring that all components of machinery were functioning properly and effectively.
- Greased bearings, conveyor belts, and shafts.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development by attending workshops, trainings, and conferences related to oiler responsibilities.
Pipelayer
PCI
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings, and valves of various sizes.
- Checked and tested underground gas lines and pipes to verify proper functionality.
- Boosted productivity by efficiently using hand tools such as pipe cutters, wrenches, and shovels in pipe laying tasks.
- Reduced project delays by promptly identifying and resolving issues with pipe alignment and connections.
Laborer
Advantage Dirt
04.2020 - 04.2022
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Mitigated potential hazards with thorough site cleanup efforts at the end of each workday.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting issues as they arose.
- Increased overall project safety by diligently adhering to established guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ellensburg High School
Ellensburg, WA06-2018
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Valid Driver's License
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Skid Steer Proficiency
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Safety Compliance
- Bulldozer Operation
- Moving and Leveling Dirt
- Repair and Maintenance
- Commercial construction experience
Affiliations
- IUOE Local 302
Certification
- Dozer Certification (Operating Engineers Regional Training Program)
- Grade Checking Certification (Operating Engineers Regional Training Program)
- Excavator Certification (Operating Engineers Regional Training Program)
- Certified Erosion Sediment Control Lead Certification (Operating Engineers Regional Training Program)
- Rigging and Signaling Certification (Operating Engineers Regional Training Program)
Timeline
Heavy Equiptment Operator
KLE
08.2023 - 07.2024
Oiler
Ellensburg Cement Products
03.2023 - 08.2023
Pipelayer
PCI
04.2022 - 09.2022
Laborer
Advantage Dirt
04.2020 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Ellensburg High School
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